1 Corinthians 16:15
I beseech you, brethren, (you know the house of Stephanas, that they are the first-fruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to the ministry of the saints,)
Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
14Let every thing be done by you in love.
16that you submit yourselves to such, and to every one that works and labors with us.
Cross References
Acts 9:36Now there was in Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which name, when translated, is Dorcas. She was full of good works and deeds of charity which she did.
Romans 12:13administer to the necessities of the saints; be careful to entertain strangers;
Romans 15:31that I may be delivered from the unbelievers in Judea, and that this service of mine, which is for Jerusalem, may be acceptable to the saints;
Romans 16:5and salute the church that is in their house. Salute Epenetus my beloved, who is the first fruits of Asia to Christ.
1 Corinthians 16:17I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus; for they have supplied what was wanting on your part:
2 Corinthians 9:1For of the relief which is for the saints, it is needless for me to write to you.
Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 16:14-19
Particular Directions. ( a. d. 57.) 13 Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. 14 Let all your things be done with charity. 15 I beseech you, brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have addicted themselves to the ministry of the saints,) 16 That ye submit yourselves unto such, and to every one that helpeth with us, and laboureth. 17 I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your… Read the whole commentary →